Sometimes “less is more,” but at other times more can also be less. That’s the thinking behind the new Ovation CYC 3 FC from Chauvet Professional, which allows more space to be covered with fewer fixture thanks to its greater length.
A fully-featured cyc light, the Ovation CYC 3 FC measures 47.13 x 6.30 x 4.33 inches (1197 x 160 x 110 mm), making it longer than the Ovation CYC 1 FC. Because of this size difference, the new fixture allows the same space to be lit with fewer units.
For example, a 45-foot wide space that would require between 11 and 15 CYC 1 FC units to be lit properly, depending on the desired saturation level, would need only seven to nine CYC 3 FC fixtures to achieve the same results. This not only reduces the fixture-footprint on a stage, it also saves valuable time during set up and tear down.
Designed for theatre, broadcast and worship applications, the new Ovation CYC 3 FC is fully compatible with the Ovation CYC 1 FC, allowing both to be used seamlessly together. Like its smaller stable mate, the Ovation CYC 3 FC has a low profile for discrete placement in most settings.
The fixture has a built-in kick stand and adjustable glare shield to make beam modification easier. It has an asymmetrical beam angle with a 111.4° horizontal and 76.7° vertical beam spread. Designed for wide coverage and smooth, even output, the Ovation CYC 3 can be used as a footlight. Positioned at the front of the stage, it allows more light to be put on faces.
With 180 RGBAL LEDs, the Ovation CYC 3 FC can create a full spectrum of colors. It also has a virtual color wheel that matches popular gel palettes and color temperature presets. The fixture’s color temperature range is 2,800 to 6,500K, and its CRI at 3200K is 90.
Other performance features, include three independent pixel sections and 16 bit dimming of the master dimmer and individual colors. A RDM (Remote Device Management) feature adds to its flexibility.
The Ovation CYC 3 FC’s convection cooling allows it to operate silently. Additionally, its adjustable Pulse Width Modulation eliminates flickering on camera.
